Turaki clinches PDP Chairmanship in tense Ibadan Convention

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PDP Convention

…Pledges rebirth of Party Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SaN), has been elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after a dramatic and tightly contested national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convention, which began on Saturday November 15 and stretched into the early hours of today, November 16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, drew over 3,000 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Turaki secured a decisive victory with 1,516 votes,…

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Liberty Radio mourns Prof. Ladi Sandra Adamu

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Liberty Radio mourns

…Recalls her visionary 2013 symposium paper A recent “throwback” shared by “Team Liberty” commemorates the significant contribution of the late Professor Ladi Sandra Adamu to the future of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria, spotlighting her key paper presentation at the official commissioning of Liberty Radio 91.7 Kaduna in October 2013. The management and staff of Liberty Radio 91.7 FM Kaduna have paid glowing tribute to the Late Professor Ladi Sandra Adamu, recalling her seminal contribution to the station’s inaugural symposium in 2013—a presentation many now describe as ahead of its time.…

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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist camp in Zamfara, kills scores of fighters 

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NAF airstrikes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (JTF) of ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ destroyed terrorists’ stronghold in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, killing scores of bandits. A statement issued by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre. Ehimen Ejodame, said the precision air interdiction missions executed on 14 November 2025, targeted Sauri bandit camp. Ejodame said the mission was undertaken after comprehensive intelligence and surveillance operations confirmed significant terrorist activity and rustled livestock concealed on a high-ground hideout used by the criminals…

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Health workers speak out, as JOHESU begins nationwide strike

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JOHESU begins strike

Nigeria’s already strained health system has been hit with yet another shutdown, as the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA), yesterday launched an indefinite nationwide strike. According to the unions, the action follows the federal government’s persistent failure to implement the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure, (CONHESS), and resolve long-standing welfare concerns. The decision, announced in a statement signed by JOHESU national chairman Kabiru Minjibri, comes barely two weeks after the unions issued a 15-day ultimatum to the government demanding immediate action on…

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Coalition of combined military veterans ask Tinubu to sack Wike 

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Military veterans

Retired members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the aegis of the ‘Coalition of Concerned Military Veterans’ have urged President Bola Tinubu to sack or redeploy the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his recent face-off with a naval officer in Abuja.  The Coalition stated this in Kaduna at a press conference comprises retired generals and other senior military officers drawn from the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The stand-off between FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Naval officer Yarima following a row over the ownership of…

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2027: Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters resurface at PDP Convention

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Goodluck Jonathan

In a striking show of support, campaign posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan resurfaced at the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national convention held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Supporters carried placards and banners with Jonathan’s image alongside Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed. Many were clad in T-shirts branded “GEJBAM,” signalling a joint ticket of Jonathan for president and Mohammed as his running mate. The display underscores a growing push within the party for the former president to contest the 2027 election. However, Jonathan has not publicly confirmed any plans to run…

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S&P Global Ratings revises Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’

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S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global Ratings has revised Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook to positive from stable, citing sustained reform efforts and improving macroeconomic indicators. In an issued statement, the agency affirmed Nigeria’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency ratings at ‘B-/B’, alongside its national scale ratings of ‘ngBBB+/ngA-2’. “The positive outlook reflects improving external, economic, fiscal, and monetary results”, S&P stated, acknowledging the country’s strides despite persistent challenges such as low GDP per capita, high debt servicing costs, and weak statistical infrastructure.  The upgrade follows a wave of reforms initiated since mid-2023…

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Borno: Military confirms fatal ambush, sophisticated, coordinated assault 

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Borno military fatal ambush

…Debunks General’s abduction A fresh wave of coordinated insurgent attacks has plunged Borno State into heightened insecurity, as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched sophisticated assaults across key towns between May 12 and 13, before escalating into a deadly ambush on troops along the Damboa–Biu corridor in mid-November. According to reports, ISWAP fighters unleashed one of their most coordinated offensives in years, hitting Marte, Dikwa, Rann, and the Damboa–Maiduguri highway in near-simultaneous strikes that exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency posture. In Marte, insurgents stormed the town at…

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PDP National Convention kicks-off today in Ibadan

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PDP Convention kicks off

…Amid legal turmoil and reconciliation efforts The stage is set, as delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed Ibadan, Oyo state capital, ahead of the party’s highly anticipated National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba. In a post on its official Facebook page, the PDP welcomed “Delegates, Governors, and Stakeholders for the Historic National Elective Convention”, declaring that the ancient city “is fully prepared to host the PDP National Elective Convention, #Ibadan2025”. Oyo State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Venue…

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Jubilation, as fuel price reduces in Abuja 

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FCT fuel price

Fuel stations in Abuja yesterday reduced the pump price of petrol after the Federal Government stopped the planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel. The price change involved stations such as Ranoil and Empire, which adjusted their rates because the suspended duty removed the fear of an extra charge that would have raised the cost of fuel. Ranoil now sells petrol at ₦940 per litre, while Empire adjusted to ₦949 per litre, both coming down from ₦955. According to reports, many other stations across Abuja and nearby areas are…

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